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Coronavirus information regarding funeralsFuneral poverty23 Mar 2020

Coronavirus information regarding funerals

We'll be updating this page with any information and advice regarding funerals and the coronavirus outbreak.>
Funeral directors sign relaunched Fair Funerals pledgeFuneral poverty12 Feb 2020

Funeral directors sign relaunched Fair Funerals pledge

Funeral directors across the UK have committed to providing transparent pricing.>
Big Give appeal for Down to Earth successfulFuneral poverty22 Nov 2019

Big Give appeal for Down to Earth successful

During 3-10 December 2019, QSA participated in the Big Give Christmas Challenge.>
QSA launches funeral poverty report at London eventFuneral poverty19 Nov 2019

QSA launches funeral poverty report at London event

Following a decade of groundbreaking work, QSA takes stock of progress and sets out future plans.>
How feasible is a DIY funeral?Funeral poverty12 Sep 2019

How feasible is a DIY funeral?

With funeral debt at an all-time high, Claire Brandon explores the alternatives to a traditional funeral.>
Grief and poverty; a dangerous cocktail Funeral poverty09 Aug 2019

Grief and poverty; a dangerous cocktail

Funeral director Charles King discusses how the sector can help those struggling with funeral poverty.>
QSA welcomes Funeral Expenses Payment application changesFuneral poverty01 Aug 2019

QSA welcomes Funeral Expenses Payment application changes

Following QSA’s evidence-based lobbying, the DWP changes will speed up payments for bereaved families.>
Children’s Funeral Fund for England announced after long campaignFuneral poverty01 Jul 2019

Children’s Funeral Fund for England announced after long campaign

The news comes after a passionate campaign led by Carolyn Harris MP.>
Down to Earth has helped 4,000 clientsFuneral poverty06 Jun 2019

Down to Earth has helped 4,000 clients

QSA’s funeral advice service helps its 4,000th client amidst significant funeral industry developments.>
Amanda's journey: one mother's battle to pay for her son's funeralFuneral poverty10 Apr 2019

Amanda's journey: one mother's battle to pay for her son's funeral

The Guardian has today released a film covering the Amanda's harrowing journey.>
Pay Now, Grieve Later: an interview with Lindesay MaceFuneral poverty05 Apr 2019

Pay Now, Grieve Later: an interview with Lindesay Mace

The Ice&Fire podcast episode ‘Pay Now, Grieve Later’ about funeral poverty was released in March.>
CMA launch full-scale investigation into funerals sectorFuneral poverty01 Apr 2019

CMA launch full-scale investigation into funerals sector

They remain concerned about the effectiveness of competition in the market.>

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